Both sides made their case Monday before Hinds County Chancery Judge Denise Owens, who said she will rule soon on the issue.

Special Assistant Attorney General Paul Barnes said those suing are trying to cut off drug supplies to halt executions in Mississippi.

The argument comes as Attorney General Jim Hood pushes state lawmakers to approve a bill cloaking many aspects of Mississippi executions in secrecy. But Barnes says, at least in this case, Owens can act even under current law.